What is 'Mimesis' in the context of Aristotelian dramatic theory?
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Correct answer: The imitation of human action
Mimesis is the fundamental principle of art as an imitation of life. Aristotle argued that humans naturally learn through imitation and that drama imitates 'men in action.'
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